Ah, the dilemma of a solo traveler. I call it the shutterbug blues. Have you ever stopped in front of an offbeat tourist attraction or a gorgeous mountain lake landscape that would make a great …
Alaska

What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise
One of the most frequently asked questions on cruise forums is: what to pack for an Alaska cruise. I have one word for you: fleece! Most cruises to Alaska depart from the Port of Vancouver …

Port of Call on Holland America Zuiderdam’s Alaskan Cruise: Ketchikan
On Thursday Holland America Zuiderdam docked in the port at Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a pretty town, well known for its fleet of salmon fishing boats and salmon canneries. Ketchikan was also formerly well known …

Cruising Glacier Bay on Holland America Zuiderdam
Wednesday on board Holland America’s Zuiderdam was cruising Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. We arrived in Glacier Bay around 7am and saw some spectacular scenery with glaciers and sheer rock cliffs that had once …

Port of Call on Holland America Zuiderdam’s Alaska Cruise: Skagway
On Tuesday of our 7 day Inside Passage and Alaska cruise, the Zuiderdam docked in Skagway around 7am. There are a number of activities passengers can take advantage of while docked in the Port of …

Holland America Zuiderdam cruising in Tracy Arm and Juneau, Alaska
Holland America’s Zuiderdam departs the Port of Vancouver on Saturday, and after a full day of cruising on Sunday, prepares to enter Tracy Arm on Monday morning before heading to Juneau in the afternoon. This …

What to Expect on the First Night aboard Holland America Zuiderdam to Alaska
Now that we’d gone through check in at the Port of Vancouver, and after a 45 minute delay the Zuiderdam finally was on its way. After sailing beneath the Lion’s Gate Bridge we decided we …